Laptop Dock

[fattony]

Hi

Is it possible to buy a universal laptop docking station? I dont want to be tied to a particular brand or have to replace it when I replace the laptop.

Unless there is a better way I want to plug my laptop in and have the ability to use dual screens full size keyboard and mouse

Thanks

 

[Dillon Lawrence Ltd]

Sure there is. Have a look at DisplayLink docks. Available from a range of brands and work across Windows/Mac. DisplayLink being the licensed tech inside.

 

[mattk]

Traditional docking stations, which I think you're talking about, are a bit old hat nowadays. Everything is done via USB-C, which as long as your laptop supports it, is universal.

I have a device where you plug your two monitors (HDMI), keyboard and mouse (USB) in the back and then a single connector goes to your laptop.

The one I have is a Samsung, but is very similar to this.

 

[Financial-Modeller]

Do you need one?

I used to use a full dock with 2/3 screens but now use the laptop screen and an external screen plugged in via HDMI, with an external mouse via USB. I don't type much though so the laptop keyboard is fine for my needs.

 

[fattony]

To be fair I may try and just plug the screen in via hdmi to start with and see how we get on.

Thanks